Supply Chain and Logistics Officer - In-Flight Services

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a Supply Chain & Logistics Officer, and experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of aviation. Here, you’ll grow alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to our shared success and making your mark on a global stage.

As a Supply Chain & Logistics Officer, you will be responsible to monitor, control and maintain stock levels of all in flight service (IFS) items; catering, product, retail and reading material, at stock holding locations, oversee their replenishment from suppliers and their redistribution to ensure stock availability in the right quantities, in order to plan and manage the cost of logistics.

In this role, you will:

• Determine and maintain updated item master attributes, for all active items; stock levels, Economic Order Quantities, Fill rates, etc, to enable optimised replenishment planning & distribution logistics to keep supply cost to the minimum.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels at all stock holding locations to enable the accurate planning of replenishment and distribution activities.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities in the forecast or stock holding and take mitigating action to avoid impact to stock availability for servicing flights.
• Organise the introduction of new products on line by setting up the Intem Master in the ERP module and amend attributes for all inventory holding organisations, along with caterer specific forecasts to ensure timely, seamless and cost effective introduction of new products and product changeovers
• Publish periodic forecast to upstream and downstream supply chain partners to ensure information flows are available to the agreed timescales and enable the supply chain to deliver product and service in a reliable and cost effective manner.
• Monitor stock volume and value performance against forecast and budget and provide analysis of variances so corrective action can be taken.
• Highlight any deviation for either corrective action or for future forecast estimates.
• Manage monthly Excise Tax reconciliation and claim process for SD-Catering.
• Prepare accurate stock movement reports for Designated Zones and carry out summary transactions on FTA (Federal Tax Authority) web portal.
• Ensure all stock holding locations carry out stock transactions on the Emirates ERP system and Emirates Catering Management System through random audits in a timely manner.

Qualification

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) with preferred certification from APICS or CIPS

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• 3+ years experience in Supply Chain & Logistics Management.
• Any experience in airline catering will be added advantage.
• Understanding of integrated supply chain and logistic concepts.
• Analytical and data modelling skills. Developed Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other analytical aids to help manage the operation.
• Knowledge and experience in planning and forecasting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Moderate level of knowledge of inventory analysis, product line setups, forecast creation and measurement.
• Good understanding of escalation paths and trigger points.
• Preferred certification in CMA/CFA/APICS or CIPS

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

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